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Any time a new technology is introduced, it disrupts values, routines and behaviors. This goes back well before the printing press replaced oral histories or the telephone replaced face-to-face conversations, but is evident today in our regular habits of checking our smartphones for notifications. Kids are growing up with the expectation of auto-playing streaming videos […]

When you are a parent, you often face situations that catch you off guard, which can challenge even the most experienced parents. But there is one parenting model that is considered extremely useful and is highly advocated by child experts – it is called RESPONSIVE PARENTING. But it isn’t so simple- to be a responsive […]

“One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is, I think, is to have a happy childhood,” said Agatha Christie. And this is not far from the truth. In fact, if there is one thing that you will remember your whole life (even when you get very old and forgetful), it’s […]

Having your child bullied at school is one of the greatest fears of parents – and research shows this fear is well founded. School bullying to has been described as the single most important threat to the mental health of children and adolescents. Well-controlled studies show that being bullied in primary school increases the risk […]

Parenting is a roller coaster which doesn’t come with safety belts. There are many things you need to do as parents. But there are also things that you shouldn’t be doing or saying. Here are 11 things you should never say to your kids if you want them to be happy and successful. 1. “Big […]

Parenting can be a roller-coaster ride and honestly there are no set rules for parents. Every one has a unique parenting style and it is okay. But there is one question that a child psychologist encourages every parent to ask their child EVERY SINGLE DAY. The question is “What kind of things did you do […]

If we think back to our own childhood days, most of us would agree that making good friends in primary school was not always an easy task. Sometimes friendships occurred out of convenience or survival when there were a limited number of peers to choose from. Sometimes friendship was an utility to be bought and […]

Ever worry that your kid is insensitive? Or wish they would do something kind on their own? Empathy can be developed and encouraged in young people. Lots of parents are alarmed when they see selfish traits in their kids. The main reason behind this is that- the main part of the brain responsible for empathy […]

When your child is battling anxiety, it can be extremely stressful for the most well-meaning parents too. As parents, while the natural urge is to remove anxiety triggers from the kid’s life and thereby protecting him/her, KEEP IN MIND that doing so might actually intensify the child’s anxiety. Hence, it is of utmost importance that […]

Being a parent is easy but taking on the role of parenting can be tough because whatever you do or speak, you are also influencing the little ones. Kids grow up seeing the world around them and their families are the biggest motivators for them. So, here are some small little ways that can help […]